[Comment] So Pinkapple is back as event organiser which makes this a likely ELM medal race. But OMG what a horrible singlet design. $60 for a 12K race is very expensive though so it's probably only worth joining if you are planning on staying back for a visit to the zoo and safari river park after the run. DAMN. The race has morphed into a BYOB race but at least a reusable bottle is given in the race pack.

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Good to know that this race will be moved from Saturday to Sunday in 2019, ... But, Marina Run 2019 will be held on the day before, which is 23rd Feb 2019... Which to choose...

To each his own but given my bad experience with Marina Run. The choice is obvious.

I love this run so I may join next year. See how much the race inflation is. May take the chance to spend a morning the zoo again and factor in the price of admission, it may be worth it. If River Safari is also included, then its become a very compelling proposition.

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Wanna bet that due to 'overwhelming response' early bird registration will be extended?

Then again this is more 'HiVelocity' playbook than Pink Apple. Speaking of HiV, have the exit the mass run event management business altogether? Their website still active but I dun see any events listed there.

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I understand the appeal of a BYOB race. You save cost and appeal to environmentally minded people.

And while throwing in a water bottle is a good counter move, I think it's moronic to give a water bottle not designed for running.

Maybe for those doing a leisurely walk its OK but definitely not for those running.

Actually events around the world are going BYOB due to the safety aspect, amount of litter generated and a percentage escaping into the environment which is partly responsible for killing our wildlife and us (hormone disruptor, greenhouse gas generator, etc).

Too bad about the bottle design. At least they got a good wide opening which is important. Perhaps someone can tell them they need to change the design for runners. Alternatively there are holders you can use...

Remember to put your gel packets and their tabs into the bins provided so that the wildlife in the zoo can have enjoy clean water

So yes, a proper running water bottle that cost below $5 (or much less) can be available as the giveaway type.

BYOB is environmental right, but local events organiser should not take the easy way out (just grab whatever given by sponsor?) but to make it everything right (by giving the appropriate running water bottle).

Hi all, a friend just told me about this run so am a bit late - got to the registration page but didn't let me continue so I must have missed it by 1 minute! Does anyone know if it is still possible to enter for the 21k?